Bicyclist killed in Gresham accident is identified

A bicyclist killed in a traffic accident in Gresham Thursday has been identified as Hendrik Jan Jansen, 72, of Gresham.

Jansen was riding eastbound on Powell Boulevard near West Powell Loop at about 9:20 a.m. when he suddenly veered in front of a PT Cruiser driven by Josh Aden, 25, also of Gresham, police said.

Jansen, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Aden remained at the scene and has cooperated in the investigation, police said. Police have not issued citations or made an arrest. The investigation is continuing, Sgt. Claudio Grandjean said in a statement.